Fuji apples

Fuji apples are rightfully considered a true exotic that came to us from Japan. The fruits ripen only at the end of October, as if trying to absorb the last particles of heat that comes with autumn days, and then give it to anyone who wants to taste it.

In general, the Fuji apple variety was obtained as a result of natural crossing of the Delishes and Rolls Janet varieties back in 193

9. Fuji apples are thought to be a great substitute for fast food, as well as snacks that are high in sugar. By the way, the calorie content of Fuji apples is about 71 kcal per hundred grams of fresh fruits.

Fuji apples are great for using not only fresh, but also for making homemade pastries and various salads. These rounded fruits are distinguished by a red-raspberry color, a magnificent sweet taste and a crisp juicy flesh.

Relating to winter apple varieties, Fuji is perfectly stored for four months under normal conditions. Moreover, in the refrigerator, mature fruits are able to keep freshness and not lose density until May.

It is customary to remove Fuji apples at the end of October, while the fruits reach full ripeness after a month of storage. By this time, the taste of Fuji's apples is becoming dessert, and the acid is completely without feeling. Notably, sixty percent of all fresh apples in the world that are intended to be sold fresh are Fuji apples.

Today, red clones of Fuji apples are known - in our country (Krasnodar) the Fujik variety, and in Italy - Kiku. In addition, breeders have bred many other varieties of Fuji apples that are similar to each other.

According to the biological description, trees of the Fuji variety differ in average size and average late flowering period. The main color of Fuji apples is yellow-green, and for the most part of the fruit there is a striped blush from pink to saturated red-purple.

The smooth, dry and clean skin of Fuji's apples is devoid of shine, but under it lies a real miracle - tender, juicy and very crispy flesh, which has an unusually sweet taste and a truly magnificent aroma. By the way, compared to other varieties, the calorie content of Fuji apples is slightly higher, which is due to the increased content of natural sugars.

The clear advantages of the Fuji variety are the high yield of trees, with periodicity every second year. However, this variety also has its drawbacks, in particular the increased damage to the plant by pests and diseases.